Industry News
Innovation Awards to honour advances in clean at ISSA Show North America 2022
The awards celebrate commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning companies that are addressing challenges with new products and services.
REMI Show 2022 promises forum on the future
REMI Show 2022 celebrates the resumption of in-person networking with the theme, Facing the Future TOGETHER, as it returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, June 8th and 9th.
ISSA, IWBI form new coalition for workplace health and safety
The new coalition aims to help businesses and organizations better afford and implement health and safety improvements in workplaces.
Execs identify office cleaning as most important incentive to workers
C-suite executives recognize that ensuring adequate office cleaning is vital to workers' willingness to return to the workplace.
Inconvenience largely to blame for lack of hand hygiene
A recent GP PRO study found five factors related to inconvenience prevent healthcare workers from following protocols.
Feds seek input on climate change adaptation
A newly launched consultation process will help finalize a national climate change adaptation strategy, which is scheduled to be released this fall.
Climate advocates warn of extreme heat fallout
Property owners, managers, and communities all have a role to play when it comes to the irreversible reality of extreme-heat events.
IICRC launches Mold Uncovered campaign
The campaign emphasizes the importance of proper mould remediation through accredited industry standards and certifications.
Don’t rely on social media for cleaning product storage tips
The American Cleaning Institute is calling for social media platforms to stop the spread of unsafe trends.
Rodenticides nixed for B.C. mice and rat control
British Columbia is poised to make a temporary ban on rodenticides for mice and rat control permanent within commercial and residential properties.
Quebec updates rules for handling asbestos
Removal of drywall with asbestos compounds in the joint-filler has been reclassified from a low-risk to moderate-risk activity.
Stratus opening new master location in Vancouver
The LA-based international franchise company is setting up a new base on the west coast of Canada.
Ontario adds jobsite safety oversight options
Numerous references to “professional engineers” have been replaced solely with the word “engineers” within nine of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Alliance targets women for cooling sector jobs
The International Network for Women in Cooling brings together the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction and 11 industry associations, worldwide.
P.Eng registrar impels professional development
A new mandate for continuing professional development will bring Ontario’s professional engineers in line with those licensed to practice in all other Canadian provinces.
Toronto janitors & cleaners receive pay rise
Thousands of cleaners are campaigning to get a fair contract and a higher wage amid soaring cost of living.
Air-source heat pumps added to tax break list
Air-source heat pumps have been added to the list of clean energy equipment that qualifies for Canada’s accelerated capital cost allowance program.
